Week 7 Group Stage and Playoffs Recap: Honorable Mentions and Standouts

Another week in the books. Here are special highlights from CROSSFIRE, Street Fighter 6, and Counter-Strike 2.

Esports World Cup Closing Ceremony Celebrates Team Falcons

More than 2,000 competitors traveled to the 2025 Esports World Cup to battle not only for millions in prize money, but also for glory. The closing ceremony honored their achievements and celebrated Team Falcons as the Club Championship winner.

The Biggest Surprises from EWC 25

Expectations were bucked each and every day throughout the 2025 Esports World Cup. Here are five of the biggest surprises that will be remembered for years to come.

EWC 2025 Week 7 Champions Recap

Some will rise, others will fall. Read on for a breakdown of another thrilling week of competitive action at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

Counter-Strike 2 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champions: Mongolian Pride

After more than 1,000 matches across 24 titles, the 2025 Esports World Cup concluded with the CS2 at EWC 25 finals. In the final match, The Mongolz defeated Aurora Gaming, making them the last team to add their key to the Champions Totem. Congratulations to The Mongolz on their first-place finish at EWC 25!

Street Fighter 6 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champion: Xiaohai Back-To-Back

Fighting game legend Zeng “Xiaohai” Zhuojun has taken the SF6 at EWC 25 trophy after an incredible tournament run in Riyadh. The Chinese competitor earns $250,000 for his performance. Congratulations to KuaiShou Gaming for their first EWC 25 victory.

Esports World Cup Foundation Announces Esports Nations Cup

First Global, Recurring National Team Competition in Esports at This Scale. Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent and Ubisoft Announced for the November 2026 Event.

CROSSFIRE at 2025 Esports World Cup: AG.AL Rise To The Top

After five days of strategic battles, lightning-fast reflexes, and nonstop action, AG.AL rose above the competition to become the inaugural champions of CROSSFIRE at the 2025 Esports World Cup. Congratulations to the Chinese club for claiming their second trophy in Riyadh.

Six Must-Watch Players in Week 7 of EWC 25

We’ve arrived at the final week of the 2025 Esports World Cup. From incredible upsets to two-peat championship victories throughout the event in Riyadh, the action has been adrenaline-filled and the final week shows no signs of slowing down. Here are six players you do not want to miss out on in the final week.

EWC 25 Week 7 Overview

This is the final week of the 2025 Esports World Cup, and all eyes are on the Club Championship. Points can still be earned in Street Fighter 6, CROSSFIRE, and Counter-Strike 2 competitions, meaning contending clubs will do everything they can to prevent Team Falcons from keeping the trophy in Saudi Arabia for a second consecutive year.

Counter-Strike 2 at 2025 Esports World Cup: Survival Guide

Counter-Strike 2 returns to Riyadh as the final event of the 2025 Esports World Cup. 16 of the world’s best teams compete for prestige, the final club championship points, and a piece of the $1,250,000 prize pool.

Street Fighter 6 at EWC 25: Survival Guide

The groups are set for Street Fighter 6 at EWC 25, where the champion will secure a spot at Capcom Cup 12, take home a quarter of a million dollars, and claim Esports World Cup glory. With a line-up stacked with the best players in the world, it’ll be sink or swim for the 48 competitors.

EWC 2025 Week 6 Champions Recap

Some will rise, others will fall. Read on for a breakdown of another thrilling week of competitive action at the 2025 Esports World Cup.

Week 6 Group Stage and Playoffs Recap: Honorable Mentions and Standouts

Another week in the books. Here are special highlights from Teamfight Tactics, TEKKEN 8, Rocket League, and PUBG: Battlegrounds.

TEKKEN 8 at 2025 Esports World Cup Champion: Ulsan Does It Again

Lim “Ulsan” Soo-hoon has done the unthinkable by winning TEKKEN8 at EWC 25 two times in a row, once in 2024 and again in 2025. He takes $250,000 and championship glory to his home country, South Korea. Congratulations to Ulsan on joining an elite group of competitors.

PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS at 2025 Esports World Cup: Twisted Minds Left Standing

After a two-day final, tons of crates looted, and dozens of intense firefights, Twisted Minds emerged victorious, claiming the ultimate chicken dinner at the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS at 2025 Esports World Cup. Congratulations to the club on their second trophy of EWC 25.